Elderly Florida man’s 2 ‘false alarm’ fees totaling $150 turned into a $23K lien against his home

A 91-year-old Florida man has a $23,000 lien placed on his home following unpaid false alarm fees. The original debt was $150, but the amount increased significantly due to accumulated late charges.
A 91-year-old Florida man accumulated a $23,000 lien on his home after $150 in false alarm fees spiraled due to late charges.
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